Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on chartered accountants in Nigeria to take a leading role in combating corruption, which he described as dangerously becoming a norm in the country. The former Head of State made this call on July 10, 2025, when he received the leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the indispensable role of personal integrity in the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Olukoyede stressed that institutional reforms and enforcement efforts must be underpinned by strong individual values if the country is to
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to confronting corruption head-on, declaring that the legal body will continue to fight graft until it is brought to a standstill across all sectors of Nigerian society. The bold declaration was made by the NBA leadership during a high-level anti-corruption symposium
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 Concerned stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic space have raised alarm over the deepening erosion of democratic principles in the country, citing worsening corruption and the stifling of local government autonomy. According to analysts, the level of corruption under the current democratic dispensation has surpassed what was experienced during the military
June 14, 2025 As Nigeria marked its 2025 Democracy Day, the Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) has called for far-reaching reforms to dismantle systemic corruption and foster a renewed culture of ethics and integrity across the country. The call was made during a virtual forum hosted by the MLA’s Committee on National Issues, Development, and Advocacy
The Bauchi State Government has strongly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the arrest of its Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, regarding allegations of a N70 billion fraud. The state government asserts that the arrest is politically motivated and amounts to sensationalism. In a statement issued by Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on
